Soo... Fun stuff.
Parallel 4-Link rear suspension. Why not?!
I've searched the webs for a good bolt on / weld on 4 link kit.
Found a lot of options... In the US.
The only 4-link kit I could buy in the Netherlands was the ridetech kit, the simplest one they offer. But it would cost me €1000,- (+- $1150)
I tought that was a little expensive for basically 5 tubes, 4 brackets and some screw in joints.
So I decided to make my own 4 link system.
I drew all the brackets i wanted on paper and got them lasercut in 1/4 inch steel
measurements are in Millimeters for the ones wondering.
I also welded a thick piece of steel against the frame just to strengthen it all up.
Then tacked everything together.
Got some bushings from a Land Rover shipped from england. these are a good size and reasonably priced. Then I made the inner and outer tubes on the lathe.
made a little jig on the table to weld the outer tubes to the links.
and with a bushing installed
In the other end of the link i welded a wheel nut from a tractor wich i turned down to fit in the tube.
And welded a wheel stud to the other bushing tube
I will add a locking nut holding it all tight together at final assembly.
After tacking everything together it was time for a test fit.
That is it for today. Tomorrow there wil be more.